Soothe and Turn

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Soothe verb - To ease the grief or distress of.

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Turn is an antonym for soothe.

Nearby Words: soothing, soother, sooth, soothingly

Turn verb - To move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis.

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Soothe is an antonym for turn in topics: sicken, twist a body part.

Nearby Words: turned, turning

Doing something to soothe your conscience doesn't turn you into a hero.

Source: Reality Ensues / Western Animation

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